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Driving Industrial Excellence: Atlas Copco’s Growing Footprint in Iraq

: Industrial blowers and compressors are built with resilient designs to handle the high dust levels typical of the local environment. Atlas Copco Empowering Sustainability and Efficiency

Despite the progress made, Atlas Copco and Iraq's industrial sector face several challenges, including:

Atlas Copco's involvement in Iraq dates back to the 1970s, when the company first established a presence in the country. Initially, the company's focus was on providing compressors and other equipment to the oil and gas sector. Over the years, Atlas Copco expanded its operations, establishing a local office and partnering with Iraqi distributors to provide a wider range of products and services.

Additionally, the operational environment is hostile to sensitive electronics. The unreliable national power grid—which provides only a few hours of electricity per day in many provinces—forces Atlas Copco’s own equipment to run on dirty generator power, leading to voltage spikes that damage sensitive compressors. The company has had to adapt by offering "grid-tolerant" units and robust after-sales support, turning a liability into a service-revenue stream.